By Monica Power

(Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page)

Blue Grass All Stars at Sportsmens Tavern. 12pm

Weekly Market at Massachusetts Avenue Project. 3 – 6pm

Burger and Blues Fundraiser at The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore’s. Proceeds benefit Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. Music by Brother James. Fundraiser at 4pm, music at 6pm

Thursday Classes at The Slyboots School of Music, Art & Dance. After School African Drumming for Kids at 4pm at the Buffalo location. Level 1 Rhythm Study and Percussion Ensemble at 5pm, Level 2 at 6pm, and Adult Rhythm Study at 7pm at the East Aurora location.

Opening Reception for “Rare Books 101” at Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library. An in-depth look at the unique and extensive rare book collection held by the libarary. 5 – 730pm

Jenuine Cello at Southern Junction. 5 – 8pm

RNSM at Buffalo AKG Art Museum Wilson Town Square, Knox Building. 530 – 730pm

The Girls of Grosh at Osteria 166. 530 – 8pm

Whitford Klyma Band at Duende at Silo City. 6 – 8pm

Paste Papers Workshop with teaching artist Laura Chenault at Book Arts. Participants will get to play with three different paste paper recipes, experiment with pattern making and create a stack of your own, original designed paper that can be used for end pages and decorative covers for your bookmaking projects. Open to all skill levels. 6 – 8pm – $52

Zine-Making As Resistance Workshop with teaching artist Jordan Roth at Book Arts. Jordan will facilitate discussions about resistance in creating art and participants will create and leave with a zine of their own. Open to all skill levels, no prerequisite knowledge required, all tools provided. 6 – 8pm – $35

Art-N-Shawna / Art LaFleur at The Eagle House Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Chris Maloney at The Mansard Fine Drink & Eatery. 6 – 9pm

Joseph Aloysius at Johnny D’s Restaurant. 6 – 9pm

Jared Roswell Hill at Balloons Restaurant & Nightclub. 6 – 9pm

Original Song Circle at Art’s Cafe – Springville, NY. Bring a song you have written or are working on. Hosted by Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz. 630pm

Music Is Art Music Industry Alliance Open Mic at Buffalo Distilling Co. Hosted by Trever Stribing of PA LINE. Featured artist Bryan Dubay. 630 – 10pm

Phosphorescent at Town Ballroom. Doors at 7pm

Invitation Mic/Open Jam with Terry at Buffalo Wings and Brewhouse. 7pm

Davey O. at The North End Bar & Grill. 7 – 9pm

Righteous Villains at Nietzsche’s. 7 – 9pm

The Donnellys Band at Lion and Eagle Pub. 7 – 10pm

Blues All-Star Band Pro Jam at GFY Bar & Gill. 7 – 10pm

Alex McArthur Music Quartet at Pausa Art House. Music at 7pm

eberwine and Friends at Sportsmens Tavern. Music at 7pm – $10

Giordano Dance Chicago at Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. 730pm

Opening Night for “The Last Five Years” musical written by Jason Robert Brown in the Taylor Theatre in the Kenan Center. Featuring Cami Clune & Joshua Vacanti exploring whether a couple can stay connected as their paths diverge through a non-linear storytelling style. 730 – 930pm

Grace Stumberg at RationAles. 730 – 930pm

Improv Mixer at Buffalo Improv House. 730 – 10pm

The Chillbillys at The Gin Mill, Ellicottville NY. 8pm

Cowboy Junkies in Asbury Hall at Babeville. Music at 8pm – $45

Mihali and Dry Reef at Buffalo Iron Works. Music at 8pm – $30

Screening of “The Substance” at North Park Theatre. 9 – 11pm

“Shipwrecked: An Entertainment by Donald Margulies” at Road Less Traveled Productions. 930pm